Heller Nature
Center
2821 Ridge Road
847.433.6901
Live Naturally
Oak-hickory forests, tall grass prairie, oak savanna and natural
wetlands are an oasis for native plants and animals at this
97-acre preserve. Heller has been under public stewardship
since 1977 where careful resource management, including
restoration and controlled burns, provides a taste of an
authentic native landscape. Visitors can enjoy a picnic in our
woodlands, visit our nature exhibit, participate in a program,
play in Wander Woods and explore our three miles of trails. At
Heller, every season is the perfect season to enjoy the great
outdoors!
ParkSchool
For NEW Childhood Enrichment
nature programs see page 24.
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Sat 9am-3pm
The grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk.
REGISTRATION STARTS
Wed Jul 24 at 7am for residents.
Wed July 31 at 9am for non-residents.
Online at pdhp.org (Fastest)
In person (Fast)
• Recreation Center of Highland Park 7am-7pm,
7 days a week.
• Heller Nature Center 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Drop-off* at Heller Nature Center (Slow)
During normal business hours. Cash or check only.
Mail in* (Slowest)
Staff
Manager
Jessica Reyes
[email protected] Naturalist
Meghan Meredith
[email protected]
Office Coordinator
Sue Monsen
[email protected] Naturalist
Amy Banner
[email protected]
Park District of Highland Park
Attn: Registration
636 Ridge Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
Check only.
*No immediate confirmation. Registration will be processed
randomly the following business day.
For detailed information regarding online registration and other
registration options, see page 98.
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